Shah Jahan


 
 
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Shah Jahan

Shah Jahan (1627-1658 AD)

SHAHAB-UD-DIN MUHAMMAD KHURRAM SHAH JAHAN I: (1592 -1666)

He was the emperor of the Mughal Empire in India from 1627 until 1658. The name Shah Jahan comes from Persian meaning "king of the world. He was the fifth Mughal ruler after Babur, Humayun, Akbar, and Jahangir. While young, he was a favorite of his legendary grandfather Akbar the great Badshah Shah Jahan was born as Prince Shihab-ud-din Muhammad Khurram, in 1592 in Lahore, India (current day Pakistan) as the third and favorite son of the emperor Jahangir. His grandfather Akbar gave the name Khurram - Persian for 'joyful'. His early years saw him receive a cultured, broad education and he distinguished himself in the martial arts and as a military commander while leading his father's armies in numerous campaigns - Mevar, the Deccan, and Kangra etc.

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The mother of Shah Jahan was _________________.

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What was the childhood name of Shah Jahan ?

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Shah Jahan was ruled from __________________.

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